Detailed review of Proton Gen 2 – Specs, Price, Pros & Cons

Experience driving, reviewing and evaluating the performance and specifications of the Proton Gen 2

Proton Gen 2

Proton Gen-2 is one of the car models produced by the Malaysian company Proton. Proton began manufacturing the car in 2004 and made many of the specifications of the Proton Gen 2 with a model based on a Malaysian (chassis) developed from Mitsubishi. It was also developed by the English company Lotus. However, the Malaysian car industry and English techniques. However, it has some problems such as the sounds inside. The large number of pieces, which helps in spreading the sounds in the car. From the inside, it is not of average materials. It did not achieve high sales like the rest of the class cars

Engine Performance and Specifications for the Proton Gen 2

The Proton comes   with a 1600 cc engine that produces 110 hp at 4000 rpm. Somewhat fuel efficient. It also emits a loud sound at high speeds. Likewise, its capacity decreases with use, and its torque decreases as well

Stability and maneuverability of the Proton Gen 2

The car achieved stability records, as it is stable on the corners as well as on the highways. Despite the harshness of the suspension system in rough terrain and the presence of malfunctions in it, it also makes Minho a not bad system compared to other cars of the same level

The interior, exterior and driving impressions of the Proton Gen 2

The car gives a good impression when driving. The car is fast and has a good weight. But the interior design in my opinion is not good and you feel primitive and inexperienced in the comfortable design

Value for money Proton Gen 2

The average car price in Egypt. It starts at 96000 and ends at 107000, and this price is an average for car prices in Egypt. This is what distinguishes the car is its average price with many luxuries. Also save fuel to be neutral

Maintenance coverage, warranty and quality of the Proton Gen 2

One of the best specifications of the Proton Gen 2 is that it is made of materials that are not bad for cars at the same price. However, the materials have been reduced in some areas, such as the front panel of the car, as it is made of materials that are not good at all. And the car was launched in Egypt with models that do not have safety devices such as airbags or anti-lock brakes

Specifications and safety factors for the Proton Gen 2

The car has not been officially tested at Euro NCAP. But it was reported in Applus+IDIADA. In crash tests in Spain, the car scored 3 out of 5 in crash tests.

Proton Gen 2 interior design

You see a bit primitive design in the car, the interior is not well developed, the steering wheel is good to drive

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The roominess of the Proton Gen 2

The dimensions of the car are good, as it helps in the spaciousness of the interior. In terms of spaciousness, the car is not bad.Length: 4310 mmWidth: 1725 mmHeight: 1435mmWeight: 11 90 kg

Specifications, accessories and features of the Proton Gen 2

Among the specifications of Proton Gen 2, it is available with all available luxuries such as air conditioning, radio, CD, electric windows, center lock, and other luxuries according to the category. The luxuries come

Features of Proton Gen 2

• One of the most prominent features that Proton offers in the Gen 2 is the modern, streamlined look that young people have loved since the start of production in 2004.
• The car has a powerful, quiet-sounding engine that provides a powerful and enjoyable performance.
• Proton Gen 2 is stable at high speeds, up to 160 km/h, and is stable on sharp curves and coils.
• The car has powerful brakes and contains EBD and ABS, which makes it the best in its price category in the suspension system.
• It has a luxurious interior design and high-quality interior materials.
• It has a bag suitable for unpaved rough roads, no matter how many bumps and potholes.
• The computer system in the car is easy and uncomplicated, so the driver communicates what he wants without getting distracted while driving.

Disadvantages of Proton Gen 2

• The car’s fuel consumption is significantly high, as it is not an economical car, so it tends to be more sporty.
• Proton Gen 2 spare parts are not available and also their prices are high compared to Korean and Japanese cars.
• Its maintenance is complicated and no non-specialized center works in it, so its owners resort to dealing with the power of attorney, which makes maintenance prices high.
• The car’s torque is good, but at high speeds, but at the beginning of the start, the torque is weak.
• The weak level of sealing in the materials, which makes the appearance of many annoying sounds, so its isolation is not the best.
• The rear seats are narrow due to the transmission tunnel, which takes up a large amount of the interior space of the car.
• The Proton Gen 2 is badly resold in many auto markets in many countries.

Prices for Proton Gen 2

• The average price of a car in the Arab Republic of Egypt ranges from 93 thousand to 125 thousand pounds for models from 2006 to 2016 and its price varies according to the model and its condition.
• Proton Gen 2 price ranges from 40 thousand riyals to 45 thousand riyals.

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